Reflexive Pronouns

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A reflexive pronoun is a special kind of pronoun. It is usually used when the object of a sentence is the same as the subject, as you will see below. Each personal pronoun (such as I, you, and she) has its own reflexive form. This introduction will explain what the different forms of reflexive pronouns are, and when they are used.

1. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same. I hurt myself. The band call themselves “Dire Straits”. He shot himself. Did you enjoyed yourself last night?

2. They are used as the object of a preposition, when the subject and the object are the same. I bought a present for myself. She did it by herself. (She did it alone.) That man is talking to himself.

3. They are used when you want to emphasize the subject. I'll do it myself. (No one else will help me.) They ate all the food themselves. (No one else had any.)

4. We can also use the reflexive pronoun to emphasise either the subject or the object of the verb. Look at these two examples:-“I spoke to the manager himself.’ (I spoke to nobody less then the manager). -“I spoke to the manager myself.” (Nobody but me spoke to him).

5. We also use these pronouns with the preposition ‘by’ to explain that we did something along, without anyone’s help. - “I went to the beach by myself.” (Nobody went with me).